ACETYLENE

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis

Synonyms:

acetylene; alkyne; ethyne

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("acetylene" is a kind of...):

aliphatic compound (organic compound that is an alkane or alkene or alkyne or their derivative)

Holonyms ("acetylene" is a substance of...):

oxyacetylene (a mixture of oxygen and acetylene; used to create high temperatures for cutting or welding metals)

Derivation:

acetylenic (of or related to acetylene)